- Sri Lanka hosted the Karnataka Cultural Festival on August 27, 2023.
- This program is organized by the International Cultural Council of India, Swami Vivekananda Cultural Center, and M.E. Organized in association with the Global Peace Foundation.
- The festival featured a variety of performances from over 30 artists from Karnataka: traditional dances, folk music, multilingual poems, ballet, and puppet shows
- The focus was on highlighting the cultural heritage and heritage of Karnataka.
- The cast included lead artist Madhuri Bondre and her troupe.
